Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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